Our last two days in Pattaya were spent cramming in the 'must see' sights and trying to put a plan together for the next two months... On Tuesday i met with Dennis and his good friend from G. M Tour and Travel http://webfare.gmtour.com who were very helpful in helping me plot out a route around Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia and Singapore... Unfortunately, Karen was struck down (to put it dramatically) with a little stomach bug so was unable to attend this informative meeting. This put me under a little more pressure than usual and this was the result below... Panic scribbling!
That night we hit the infamous 'Walking Street' with Declan, after walking a min of 10m we began to agree that filming for the Hangover 2 should definitely have happened in Pattaya on Walking Street. Bright lights, GoGo bars galore, loud music, street trading/entertainment and just general sin, it was quite the experience! 'F#*k off f#*kin Russians' is now one of our new catchphrases as we heard a drunken guy shout it at myself and Karen crossing the street - classic!
In the concrete neon jungle that is 'Walking Street' one tree remains that has never been touched due to religious beliefs that it is a sacred tree.Ribbons are tied round the tree which is meant to bring luck, also the local police are positioned at the tree to maintain its safety.
A lovely Italian meal with great home brewed German beer in Hopf followed with some fabulous serenading by the famous Enzo. But that was far too civilised for our last night in Pattaya, it wouldn't have been complete without a little cabaret from the Lady Boys in the Malibu Show! A particular highlight was when i was dragged up to dance to a Shakira number with the Tina Turner impersonator, joyous rapture :)
Our time in Pattaya was relatively short but we were very lucky to have such great hosts in Dennis and Declan. The Metro Apartments were ideal accommodation to start off our travels with such friendly staff, very comfortable/clean rooms, prime location and all around good craic in the bar area every evening... Thanks a million guys, we really appreciated it :) http://www.metro-apartments-pattaya.com http://metropattaya.blogspot.com
Four days on and our first chapter has come to an end and what a great opening chapter it has been. Pattaya is everything and more that you would expect from a Thai adventure. Great street food, a great buzz, bright lights, GoGo bars a plenty, lady drinks, lady boys, the Sanctuary of Truth, Walking Street, F#*kin Russians apparently and much much more... Well worth a visit :)
Next stop Bangkok (dear god...)
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